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CELESTE Desjardins is the girlfriend of the National Hockey League star Leon Draisaitl.
But who is she and how long has she been dating the professional hockey player? We have everything you need to know about their relationship.
Who is Leon Draisaitl’s girlfriend Celeste?
Celeste Desjardins, from Ontario, Canada, is a well-known, highly established artist, actress and model.
She is best known for her roles in films such as Taken, Haven, and Skate God.
The successful actress has also had leading roles in the Good Witch, Flower Shop Mysteries, and The Bold Type.
Celeste has had a keen interest in music, theatre and dance from a young age – and even started taking dance lessons at the age of four.
From her various endeavors in the music industry, it is estimated that she currently has a net worth of $1.5 million.
Although it remains unclear as to how Celeste met the professional ice hockey player, the pair made their relationship official in June 2018.
What teams has Leon Draisaitl played for and how long has he played in the NHL?
Meanwhile, Leon has had a keen interest in ice hockey from a young age.
He first played for the Ravensburg Towerstars, where his father was a coach, and where Leon was able to hone in on his skills.
He was soon selected by the Prince Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League, and then traded to the Kelwona Rockets.
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Leon was drafted in third in the 2014 National Hockey League entry draft when he joined the Edmonton Oilers.
He signed a three-year, entry-level contract for the Oilers, and debuted on 9 October 2014.
His first goal at NHL level was just weeks later, and he went on to appear in 37 games that year.
In 2017, Leon became the first Oiler player in decades to have six-straight multi-point games.
That same year, he signed an eight-year $68 million contract extension with the Oilers, with an annual average cap of $8.5 million.
The young star also represents Germany in international tournaments.
He was on the German junior team in 2013, but was quickly selected to play on the senior team just a year later.
What is Leon Draisaitl’s net worth?
As of 2023, Leon is estimated to have a net worth ranging between $8-10 million.
This is largely attributed to the whopping $68 million contract he signed in 2017.
For the 2021-2022 season he was expected to earn $8 million, although it has been revealed that his income for that year was around $11.3 million.
Leon also has various endorsement deals from large brands – such as his deal to be an ambassador for Puma.
